Home + Design

Timeless Elegance With Natural Stone

Integrity stone - Curating and customizing high-quality natural stone that complements and fits seamlessly into everyday life Article by Michelle W. Parnell For Bobby and Karen Crow, natural stone is more than just a building material; it is art forged by nature. What began over 40 years ago with careers in the natural stone industry, their shared passion for service and craftsmanship blossomed into Integrity Stone of Fort Worth in 2018, as a family-run pillar of the Fort Worth community...

Life + Culture

No Flights Required

Planning the Perfect Fort Worth Staycation Article by Suzie Brewer With the busyness of spring, leaving the city can sometimes feel more like a chore than a true escape. Instead of following the usual spring break routines, consider embracing experiences you have long postponed—those moments of indulgence and discovery that elevate the everyday into something extraordinary. This guide invites you to enjoy a sophisticated staycation: to rest fully, savor the city with intention, and see...

Food + Beverage

Gooseberry and Elderflower Cake

Article by Birdie James | Photography by Janie Jones Vanilla chiffon sponge All ingredients should be at room temperature before proceeding. 85g egg yolks 34g sugar (1) 34g neutral oil 45g milk 1 tsp elderflower cordial/syrup 86g all-purpose flour 1g salt 138g egg whites 60g sugar (2) 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare 2 5 or 6-inch round cake pans by lining the bottom with parchment paper. Note: Do NOT spray the sides of the cake pan.   2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar...

Life + Culture

Home is where you make it!

Article and Photography by Finding Home in Unfamiliar Places For eighteen years, California was the only place I called home. But the moment I packed my purple Honda Civic with everything I owned and drove off to college, my definition of home shifted. Suddenly, home wasn’t a single address—it became something more fluid. Home started to mean wherever I was planted. One of the biggest moves I made came when I was accepted into a graduate program at Texas Christian University. I moved my...

Travel

A Weekend Trip Worth Making

Live! Casino & Resort Louisiana makes a quick getaway unforgettable.  Article by Gabby Cullen The moment you walk into the Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City, LA, along the banks of the Red River, whether you hear the siren song of the casino floor or not, you’ll be taken in by the vibe. With 549 luxurious rooms that range from two queens to a 3,000 square-foot penthouse, four full-service restaurants, a PBR nightclub, live music everywhere you look, a venue that seats up to 1,000 people...

Arts + Culture

The Making of a Songwriter: Mollie Danel

Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Macka Photography Finding Harmony The first thing Mollie remembers about music isn’t a performance or a lesson, it’s a feeling. A melody drifting through a crowded house. The instinct to stop, listen, and try to recreate what she was hearing before the moment slipped away.  “I love music,” Mollie says. “I love how it makes me feel and the things that we can express and share through it. It’s such a collaborative effort, and music has been a place...

Education

Building Relationships & Changing Lives

Academy 4 programs reach beyond students to impact the community Article by Michelle W. Parnell At Academy 4, the mission is simple. “We change lives through relationships. Studies show that positive relationships with adults are perhaps the single most important ingredient in promoting positive student development,” shares Tameya Robinson, Strategic Communications Director at Academy 4. “Building relationships is at the heart of everything we do because we understand the power of a...

Fitness

Fitness That Fuels Wellbeing

Pursuing a healthy lifestyle with Prime Life Pilates & Fitness Studio Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Mae Rachelle Photography For Rebecca Slemmons, owning and operating Prime Life Pilates & Fitness Studio was a continuation of a career already focused on helping people live a healthy lifestyle. “My career started in cardiac and pulmonary rehab and has spanned the entire array of health and wellness arenas: medical, corporate, nonprofit (YMCA) and private clubs. This experience...

Travel

The DFW Family Resort!

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine is the perfect staycation destination Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by Great Wolf Lodge There’s nothing quite like a winter staycation when you live in Dallas-Fort Worth. The holidays are long over, and while spring break is on the horizon, let’s be honest—your whole family probably has cabin fever. Fortunately, North Texas is home to one of the best indoor waterpark resorts around—Great Wolf Lodge. And even better, they finished a $40 million renovation in...

Home + Design

Designing with Intention

Shelby Whitfield of Modern Menagerie Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Chet Bell Photography A Foundation Built on Experience  Shelby Whitfield, owner and principal designer of Modern Menagerie, has built a design practice rooted in intention and collaboration. Based in Fort Worth, her full-service interior design studio helps clients create homes that feel personal, thoughtful, and enduring—spaces that reflect not only beauty, but the way people truly live. Originally launched as...